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It's interesting how the sea can conjure up the imagination to write poetry. I think you've summed up perfectly how dangerous it can be, but how wild and free also. I like the idea of the sea coughing up sand, salt and left...
You've captured the persona of a man who wishes to suffer in silence. This is how I read this poingnant poem. Hope I didn't get what you were trying to say out of context.
This was a great story
Posted on Tue, 05 Dec 2017
This was a great story Richard. It was good to read that the boy's perseverance at fitting in worked out in the end.
Thank you for sharing.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Son of Fred (Part 2)
You've done it again
Posted on Mon, 04 Dec 2017
You've done it again Geraldine, with those magical metaphors that I so enjoy reading. Especially loved the lines:-
Shrouds of silken webs
catch stars dribbling rays,
and:-
An eerie aura spawned by
phantoms...
Read full commentPosted in A Mystic Winter's Eve.
Hi Richard,
Posted on Sun, 03 Dec 2017
Hi Richard,
It's interesting how the sea can conjure up the imagination to write poetry. I think you've summed up perfectly how dangerous it can be, but how wild and free also. I like the idea of the sea coughing up sand, salt and left...
Read full commentPosted in The Sea Coughs
Loved this poem Richard and
Posted on Tue, 28 Nov 2017
Loved this poem Richard and those last three lines resonated with me so much.
Glad to read your work again and hope you and yours are keeping well.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in I Lay in the Grass
You've captured the persona
Posted on Fri, 24 Nov 2017
You've captured the persona of a man who wishes to suffer in silence. This is how I read this poingnant poem. Hope I didn't get what you were trying to say out of context.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in A Serious Man
There's boundless energy and
Posted on Sun, 19 Nov 2017
There's boundless energy and passion in this poem that drew me in straight away.
Beautiful poem.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Come With Me
I like how you write the
Posted on Sat, 18 Nov 2017
I like how you write the reflection of the moon in the first stanza, very original.
Going from autumn to winter written so magically, and very much enjoyed reading.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Autumn/Winter Haiku's - 2
A pure joy to read. Jenny.
Posted on Sun, 12 Nov 2017
A pure joy to read.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Easy Sax. By MarciaMarcia
Posted on Mon, 06 Nov 2017
It's one of the hardest tasks to deal with and I honestly feel for you having been through it myself.
Your mum was constant reader of work here on abc tales, she will be remembered for her great strength.
Let Bee's name...
Read full commentPosted in Closing the accounts of the late Deborah Hambrook
Enjoyed reading this poem
Posted on Mon, 30 Oct 2017
Enjoyed reading this poem very much.
Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in All Hallow’s Day
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